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India

Grey Area
2026-01

India has no unified federal online gambling law. The Public Gambling Act of 1867 is outdated and does not address online betting. States have varying regulations. Crypto betting exists in a legal grey area with no specific prohibition.

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Key Takeaways

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India is a massive grey-area market with no unified federal law

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Crypto is heavily regulated (30% tax, 1% TDS)

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Cricket betting is the biggest traffic driver

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P2P crypto deposits are the primary funding method

Five Policy Dimensions

No federal law specifically addresses online gambling. State-level regulations vary widely. "Games of skill" (like fantasy sports, rummy) are generally legal; "games of chance" face restrictions in most states. Offshore platforms operate in a grey area.

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